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Berner Middle School vs. Wantagh Middle School

Should you attend Berner Middle School or Wantagh Middle School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.

School Overview

School
Berner Middle School
50 Carman Mill Rd
Massapequa, NY 11758
: 
9/
10
Top 20%
Wantagh Middle School
3299 Beltagh Ave
Wantagh, NY 11793
: 
8/
10
Top 30%
Top Rankings

Berner Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 10%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)

Wantagh Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:

Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Overview
Serving 1,550 students in grades 6-8, Berner Middle School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 83% (which is higher than the New York state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70% (which is higher than the New York state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 648 students in grades 6-8, Wantagh Middle School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 77% (which is higher than the New York state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 54% (which is higher than the New York state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
6-8
6-8
Total Students
1,550 students
648 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Berner Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Wantagh Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
50% | 50%
50% | 50%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Berner Middle School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Wantagh Middle School.
Total Classroom Teachers
162 teachers
63 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Berner Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Wantagh Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
10:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Berner Middle School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Massapequa Union Free School District and the state of New York, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Wantagh Middle School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Wantagh Union Free School District and the state of New York, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#453 out of 4346 schools in NY
(Top 20%)
#1048 out of 4346 schools in NY
(Top 30%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Berner Middle School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Wantagh Middle School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
83%
(Top 10% in NY)
77%
(Top 20% in NY)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Berner Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Massapequa Union Free School District and New York public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Wantagh Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Wantagh Union Free School District and New York public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
70%
(Top 20% in NY)(21-22 School Year Data)
54%
(Top 50% in NY)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Berner Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Massapequa Union Free School District and New York public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Wantagh Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Wantagh Union Free School District and New York public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
97%
(Top 5% in NY)(21-22 School Year Data)
92%
(Top 20% in NY)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Berner Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Massapequa Union Free School District and New York public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Wantagh Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Wantagh Union Free School District and New York public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Berner Middle School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Wantagh Middle School by grade.
Grade 6 Students
474
196
Grade 7 Students
520
230
Grade 8 Students
539
217
Ungraded Students
17
5

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
2%
3%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Berner Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Massapequa Union Free School District and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Wantagh Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Wantagh Union Free School District and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hispanic
10%
10%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Berner Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Massapequa Union Free School District and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Wantagh Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Wantagh Union Free School District and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
1%
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Berner Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Massapequa Union Free School District and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Wantagh Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Wantagh Union Free School District and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2021-22 school year.
% White
84%
82%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Berner Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Massapequa Union Free School District and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Wantagh Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Wantagh Union Free School District and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
5%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Berner Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Massapequa Union Free School District and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Wantagh Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Wantagh Union Free School District and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.29
0.32
This chart showcases the diversity score of Berner Middle School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Massapequa Union Free School District and New York, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Wantagh Middle School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Wantagh Union Free School District and New York, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
8%
8%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Berner Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Massapequa Union Free School District and New York, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Wantagh Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Wantagh Union Free School District and New York, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
1%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Berner Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Massapequa Union Free School District and New York, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Wantagh Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Wantagh Union Free School District and New York, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
 
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